Margaret Qualley and Sabrina Carpenter have joined Tom Holland in Sony Pictures's upcoming Fred Astaire biopic. The still-untitled film will see Holland portray legendary dancer and actor Fred Astaire, while Qualley and Carpenter take on 2 important figures from his professional life.
Qualley will play Astaire's sister and original dance partner Adele Astaire, while Carpenter will portray Ginger Rogers, his celebrated screen partner. The film will be directed by Paul King, best known for Paddington, Paddington 2 and Wonka.
Margaret Qualley To Play Adele Astaire
Margaret Qualley is set to portray Adele Astaire, Fred's elder sister and his original dancing partner. The siblings became major performers on Broadway and London's West End before Fred later established himself as one of Hollywood's most celebrated musical stars.
Adele's career is a central part of the upcoming film's story, particularly because her professional partnership with Fred came before his more famous Hollywood collaborations. Director Paul King has described bringing their story to the big screen as an opportunity to explore a part of the Astaire legacy that has received less attention. Qualley is known for projects including Maid and The Substance, adding another major period role to her growing filmography.
Sabrina Carpenter Plays Ginger Rogers
Sabrina Carpenter will portray Ginger Rogers, the actress and dancer who became one of Fred Astaire's most famous screen partners. Their collaborations became a defining part of Hollywood's classic musical era. The casting gives Carpenter a role connected to one of the most recognised dance partnerships in cinema history.
The actress, who has also expanded her career from music into film and television, will now step into a story centred on performance and Hollywood history. The project also gives the film a link between Astaire's early partnership with Adele and his later screen career alongside Rogers.
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Tom Holland Leads The Fred Astaire Biopic
Tom Holland has already been attached to play Fred Astaire, with the actor preparing to portray the performer during a career spanning stage and screen. The new casting brings Qualley and Carpenter into the central group surrounding his character.
Paul King is directing the film, with Amy Pascal producing. The screenplay is based on Kathleen Riley's biography The Astaires: Fred & Adele, with Riley involved as a story and script consultant. The project has been in development at Sony for several years, with Holland previously confirming his involvement. The latest casting announcement now gives the production its principal trio.
Fred Astaire Movie Has No Release Date Yet
The upcoming biopic does not yet have an announced theatrical release date. Sony Pictures is backing the project, while the creative team continues developing the story around Astaire's relationship with his sister and his later rise as a Hollywood star.
The film will explore both sides of Astaire's career, from his early stage partnership with Adele to his celebrated work with Ginger Rogers. It will also bring together 3 actors taking on figures connected to one of the defining eras of American musical entertainment. Further details about filming, additional cast members and the release schedule are expected as production moves forward.
Final Take
Margaret Qualley and Sabrina Carpenter have joined Tom Holland in the upcoming Fred Astaire biopic, with Qualley playing Adele Astaire and Carpenter taking on Ginger Rogers. Directed by Paul King, the Sony project will explore Astaire's professional journey and his partnerships both on stage and on screen.
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